For centuries, braids have served as more than just a hairstyle for Black women. They carry deep cultural significance, embodying identity and personal expression. From cornrows to box braids, these ...

This summer hairstyle just got more popular in quarantine. Many women of color have been wearing box braids for decades, and while it's stylish all year long, summer is one of the best times of the ...

A Dutch braid can hold better because its under-braiding technique lifts the hair, securing it in place. How well a braid holds also depends on the braid's tightness, your hair type, and how securely ...

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Although it’s now 2022, a scroll through TikTok would fool you into thinking it’s Y2K all over again. On social media, Gen Z continues to recreate nostalgic trends so well you’d think they, too, were ...

Editor’s Note: These steps are usually more helpful if a) you’re braiding your own hair b) your stylist only offers braiding services. I found most braiding places offer a wash and dry, in which case, ...

Melissa Hyde's daughter Skyler gave herself a haircut (without mom knowing). Melissa says while it was devastating to see her locks chopped, she wants other moms going through the same thing to know ...

We’ve been patting our weave since before Beyoncé said to. Itchy scalp while wearing braids and wigs is an unresolved issue in the Black community. Studies show darker skin is more prone to ...

Despite their storied history, history deemed braided hair as not buttoned-up enough for formal events. For as long as I can remember, the general guidance was to swap out your braids and plaits for ...

Whether you're prepping for a formal occasion, like Zoom prom, or just want to amp up your everyday hairstyling skills, mastering a waterfall braid is a productive isolation project. Like a souped-up ...